Not sure what to think.

[cutter1974]

I just went for my 6 week ultrasound yesterday.  All they found was an empty sac.  Hmmm....  I am not sure what to think about that.  My LMP was Oct.12 and i am on a 31 day cycle.  I also concieved on Clomid.
In August I had a missed miscarriage at 9 weeks with twins.   There was no heart beat.
I am still feeling pregnant even though the sac was empty.  
Should I be worried that I am having another miscarriage?  Or is it normal???

[adgal]

I have to agree.  Yes, ultrasound is enough to diagnose a loss.  Certain things should be seen at certain stages of the pregnancy and ultrasound is pretty accurate.  You are about 7 1/2 weeks correct?  It would be expected to see a heartbeat at this stage. However, what is important here is that YOU feel comfortable with any decision you make.  There is absolutely no reason for him to push you or rush you.  If you want bloodwork, there is no reason to not have it done.  However, hcg levels can continue to go up with a non viable pregnancy.  Sometimes it takes awhile for the body to realize something is not right.  You do and ask for what is right for you.  Peace of mind means everything.  

[Dralph]

If you are not comfortable with not doing a blood test and he refuses I would find a doctor that will do one.  I don't know how difficult it might be to get in to see someone else quickly but I wonder if one of those walk-in urgent care places could do a blood test for the levels?

[cutter1974]

My doctor won't do ANY blood tests.  So I am really not sure what to think.  He just wants to judge it on the ultrasound results. Can that really be enough???

[adgal]

I think you need to do what you are comfortable with.  I had my d&c on monday, and would have been 6 weeks the friday before.  I did have one last u/s and also had my blood work done.  I was confident it was in fact a loss as the sac was empty and my levels had started to drop.  

Here is the thing with this.  THere is no danger in waiting a bit longer.  If you want to get another ultrasound and are not confident in the Dr.s' diagnoses, then that is what you should do.  It's so important to feel 100% confident in the diagnoses before you do anything.  If you want to wait, wait.  Go with your heart.  I wish you well.

[cutter1974]

Dr wants me to go for one more.ultrasound next.week to confirm blighted ovum.  The gestational sac is showing about 5 1/2 weeks. When last time it was around 4.  He says if there is no.sign of baby in there next week, then it is for sure a blighted ovum.  Then he will schedule me for dnc.  Should I wait longer for dnc? Could they still.be wrong??? Or do you think it really is a blighted ovum?

[stacey10]

yes there wont be anything wrong with you, its just a case of catching the good egg, I had 2 in a row, then had my youngest who is now 7 months, just had a blighted ovum and will keep trying until I hopefully get that last good egg if I have one :)

[adgal]

Hi there.  I'm in the same boat as you as I also just experienced another loss.  I know how upsetting it is.  I do want to offer you some hope.  I had 5 losses prior to having my son at almost 41.  I just had my 3rd loss since having him.  There is nothing wrong with me, and there is likely nothing wrong with you.  This just happens to some of us and often it is just due to age.  That doesn't mean that you can't have a healthy normal pregnancy, just that we sometimes have to work a little harder at it.  I can understand your feeling of not wanting to try again, but my son is living proof that even those of us that have multiple losses can and do still go on to have babies.  My thoughts are with you, and again, I am so very sorry.

[buggie216]

I'm so sorry :(

[cutter1974]

Stacey this is my second miscarriage in a row.  I don't know if we are going to try again.  There must be something wrong with me that this keeps on happening. Don't know if I can go thru this again.  It is extra hard right now with my dads death on top of this.

[stacey10]

Oh thats not good news, I've just had a blighted ovum I finished bleeding last wed and am Oing today already, so dont give up and keep trying x

[cutter1974]

It didn't go well.  Looks like another loss for me.  They think it is a blighted ovum.  Going for one mote ultrasound next week to confirm loss.

[buggie216]

Good luck!!

[stacey10]

good luck for tomorrow :)

[cutter1974]

Well. Tomorrow is my big day.  I will find out if my baby is growing or not.  I will update you all tommorrow.

[cutter1974]

I am so happy for you buggie!!!! That is wonderful news!!!! I will let you know late Monday afternoon how my ultrasound goes.  I pray I will have the same joy as you.  You have given me some hope.

[buggie216]

Im so sorry about your dad...i lost my father 18 years ago and it still hurts. This baby is actually due on the exact day of his death...july 17th...he will have been gone 19 years. Hang in there!!

[buggie216]

Went for the sono redo and we saw our little peanut and a very strong heartbeat!! Ok cutter...your turn...  :)

We just went too early :)

[stacey10]

re-reading this I dont know if I've put it down how I've ment to but hopefully you get the jist of what I'm trying to say, hopefully your dates are off by abit

[stacey10]

sorry about your dad this must be an unbelievably hard time for you, I dont want to sound harsh but I have just finished a miscarriage and for me I found it easier to deal with by not thinking of it as a baby, yet.... as it hasnt formed as yet my sack measured 5wk2days and its still really nothing, well nothings not the right word either, but I look at is as still a bunch of cells thats stopped growing at a certain stage, it helps me, hopefully your outcome will be good, but if not, try and think of it as a blighted ovum as it hasnt reached the baby stage yet :) good luck

[cutter1974]

I know how you feel.  It is nerve wracking. Just waiting..... I am so stressed right now.  And to top everything off my dad just died 2 days ago. So I am dealing with his loss and worrying about my baby.  

[bunny3]

I had the same thing happen to me yesterday. Estimated 6 weeks pregnant but sac was only thing visible and was small. My doctor wasn't encouraging or discouraging. I go back in a week.  It's going to be a long week because it is all I thinly about. There is no way to tell what will happen. I'm praying for the best. My husband and I tried for years to have a baby and I had two early miscarriages. Found out I was pregnant unexpectedly in September but it was ectopic. Was surprised to find out that I'm pregnant so early again and now have to deal with this stress.

[cutter1974]

I saw.my obgyn today. He didn't want me to do blood tests. He wants me to.wait for 2nd ultrasound on Monday.  I am still scared this pregnancy isn't viable.  He told me to save any tissue if I miscarry this week.  He will do fentic testing.

[relle22]

I am 38 and nearly 8 weeks pregnant. I had a miscarriage in June at 7 weeks no heartbeat. I am ******** myself too hoping I don't miscarriage. It's do hard as it does your head in.I just want to fast forward the next four weeks. I only went to go today and she took blood tests.I am booked into gyno next week. I just am so nervous and ancious

[relle22]

I am 38 and nearly 8 weeks pregnant. I had a miscarriage in June at 7 weeks no heartbeat. I am ******** myself too hoping I don't miscarriage. It's do hard as it does your head in.I just want to fast forward the next four weeks. I only went to go today and she took blood tests.I am booked into gyno next week. I just am so nervous and ancious